Critical Analysis Of 'The New Colossus'

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Andrea Billordo
Government
Mr.FitzGibbon- Ms. Duec
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Does the government really want to be the land of opportunity? "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me”
(The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus). -
A sonnet engraved on the Statue of Liberty meant to symbolize welcoming. The statue was built to encourage the immigrants to come to the “New World” which is America. The sonnet encourages those who are fleeing or seeking help by phrasing- “Send these, the homeless, […] to me”, as she (Statue of Liberty) welcomes them with open arms. The first part of the sonnet describes how amazing …show more content…

By measurable you should be able to know how you will provide exact evidence to show that it is true and correct. Avoid general claims such as, “immigrants are discriminated against,” and go for more precise language such as, “immigrants are discriminated against in the housing and job markets because of the stigmatization and stereotypes they face as outsiders and foreigners.” For you, be sure to explain clearly what immigration reform means. What needs to change? Why are some politicians in favor, and some not? What is so political about this?
Organization – From there, outline each part of your essay into sections that go to build and support the argument. Ask yourself, “What does my reader need to know in order to understand the topic? What do I need to prove FIRST in order to get to what I want to discuss LATER?
Evidence and Analysis – Make sure that your evidence is credible, on point, and that you thoroughly analyze the point being made from various perspectives. Reread your essay from the point of view that you disagree with yourself. Is your argument sound? Did you consider all perspectives? What additional evidence might you need to cover all your bases? Is there better, more credible evidence out there that could better prove your

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